Pittsboro, NC – Here were the nine most popular Chatham Journal stories of April 2025: Photo by brotiN biswaS on Pexels.com Defending religious freedom: The case of Summit Church vs. Chatham County Rising college basketball stars: The journey of Drake…
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Higher costs threaten housing affordability in North Carolina
By John Hood Raleigh, NC – Few states are adding housing stock more quickly than our state — but far too many North Carolinians struggle to find reasonably priced residences to rent or buy. Photo by Josh Olalde Those are…
Does a tax hike loom as Chatham County property values surge?
Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County homeowners are grappling with the results of the county’s latest property revaluation, which has led to significant increases in assessed property values across the region. The revaluation, finalized in early 2025, has raised concerns among…
Blue Devils cruise past Tar Heels in ACC lacrosse semifinal, 14-7
Charlotte, NC – On Friday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium, the No. 3 seed Duke Blue Devils men’s lacrosse team delivered a performance that was as clinical as it was commanding, routing the No. 2 seed North Carolina Tar…
Syracuse stuns top-seeded Notre Dame in 14-12 lacrosse thriller
Charlotte, NC – In a game that felt like a redemption song, the No. 4 seed Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team delivered a masterclass in resilience, toppling the No. 1 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish 14-12 in a ACC Tournament…
Chatham Chamber of Commerce briefing: Dr. Michael Walden’s economic insights
By Gene Galin Pittsboro, NC – In Thursday morning’s address at the Chatham Chamber of Commerce Regional Development Briefing, economist Dr. Michael Walden provided an in-depth analysis of the economic landscape in Chatham County, highlighting significant growth metrics while also…
Syracuse edges Duke 9-8 in gritty ACC Lacrosse Championship triumph
Charlotte, NC — On Sunday at American Legion Memorial Stadium, the No. 12 Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse team etched their name back into the Atlantic Coast Conference history books, grinding out a 9-8 victory over the No. 9 Duke Blue…
CCSO’s newest detention officers graduate from intensive training program
Pittsboro, NC – Five Chatham County Sheriff’s Office detention officers have officially graduated from the North Carolina Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC), held at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. The graduating officers are Miranda Brown, Shamekia Butler, Andrea Espinoza,…
House Bill 301: A step towards protecting children from social media addiction
By Kerri Carswell Raleigh, NC – How many nights have you found yourself ready for bed, but you picked up your phone, opened TikTok, and suddenly it was 2am? As a college student, I often find myself caught up in…
Gear up for summer fun with Chatham County 4-H camps
By Rachael Blazzard Pittsboro, NC – Summer is fast approaching and with it all the fun available with Chatham County 4-H! Check out our awesome camp offerings below! Registration for camp offerings opened March 17. Remember, you don’t have to…